expounding

American  

[ik-spoun-ding] / ɪkˈspaʊn dɪŋ /

noun

1. a detailed explanation, discursion, or interpretation.

   I have no natural taste for study, expounding, or poring over tomes.

---

adjective

1. being someone or something that explains or interprets.

   The book is an expounding collection of tales, brimming with translated historical and cultural anecdotes.

Etymology

Origin of expounding

First recorded in 1735–45; expound ( def. ) + -ing ¹ ( def. ) for the noun; expound ( def. ) + -ing ² ( def. ) for the adjective

Example Sentences

Expounding on his answer about “not trusting” responses generated by large language models, Rabiej suggested limiting people’s use of Bard to “creative / brainstorming applications.”

From Seattle Times • Oct. 16, 2023

Expounding on his vision for the Democratic Party and the country to a group of 10 voters at the Water Street Bookstore in Exeter, New Hampshire, Mr. Khanna sounded like a candidate.

From Washington Times • Jul. 7, 2022

Expounding on what he was doing between the end of the U.S.

From New York Times • Oct. 1, 2020

Expounding on LeBron is a now cottage industry.

From Washington Post • Jun. 9, 2019

Then Bede, the Sacred Scriptures opening, lit Upon the 'Sermon on the Mount,' and read: 'The Saviour lifted up His holy eyes On His disciples, saying, Blessed they;' Expounding next the sense.

From Legends of the Saxon Saints by De Vere, Aubrey

Related Words

• answer
• explanation
• interpretation
• rationale
• solution
• translation